Sony VGN-AR370 User Manual
VGN-AR370 CTO
VAIO®
AR Digital Studio™ Notebook PC
The Premiere Entertainment Notebook PC.
SUMPTUOUS DESIGN
From the moment you take it out of its box, you’ll notice the VAIO® AR
Digital Studio™ Notebook is more than just a device, it’s a showpiece. First of
all, it’s gorgeous. With its black exterior and sleek profile, interfaces and
ports that are easily accessible yet stylishly and discreetly integrated; this
beauty is the ultimate in portable entertainment performance.
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
With optional Blu-ray Disc™ support and Vista™ Home Premium or Vista™
Business, you can view your movies and photos with stunning clarity and
brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 notebook graphics
processing unit (GPU) delivers advanced graphics performance for
immersive game play. You’re also ready to capture and edit 1080i HD
camcorder content. A built in camera and microphone means it’s
conference and VoIP ready . Multimedia shortcut keys at your fingertips
make it easy to control your entertainment. It’s the ultimate notebook PC
for the A/V enthusiast.
FEATURING A STUNNING AND EXCEPTIONAL WIDESCREEN DISPLAY.
The VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook features a stunning 17" WUXGA
(1920x1200) or WXGA+ (1440x900) widescreen display with Sony’s original
XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites,
true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and antireflective coating to minimize reflection, you’ll experience a beautifully
clear image. It’s the ideal way to view DVDs and play games.
The luxuriously designed VAIO® AR Series notebook PC is the ultimate
performer. With a 17” WUXGA or WXGA+ display , HDMI™ output,
optional Windows Vista
™
Home Premium or Windows Vista
™
Business, NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 notebook graphics processing
unit (GPU) , optional Blu-ray Disc
™
support and optional Intel® Core
™
Duo performance, you will experience entertainment and gaming like
never before.
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Last Updated: 12/08/2006
VGN-AR370 CTO
VAIO®
AR Digital Studio™ Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons:
S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject,
Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T7600 (Configuration 1),
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T7400 (Configuration 2),
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T7200 (Configuration 3),
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T5600 (Configuration 4),
Intel® Core™
2 Duo Processor T5500 (Configuration 5) or
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T2060(Configuration 6)
Speed:
2.33GHz
(Configuration 1),
2.16GHz
(Configuration 2),
2GHz
(Configuration 3),
1.83GHz
(Configuration 4),
1.66GHz
(Configuration 5) or
1.60GHz
(Configuration 6)
Front Side Bus Speed:
667MHz (Configurations 1-5)
533MHz (Configuration 6)
L2 Cache:
4MB Advanced Smart Cache (Configurations 1-3),
2MB Advanced Smart Cache (Configurations 4-5) or
1MB (Configuration 6)
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300, 1GB (1GBx1) PC2-5300, 1GB
(512MBx2) PC2-5300 or 512MB (512MBx1) PC2
-5300
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity:
400GB
(200GBx2) (Configuration 1),
320GB
(160GBx2) (Configuration 2),
240GB
(120GBx2) (Configuration 3),
200GB
(100GBx2) (Configuration 4),
160GB
(80GBx2) (Configuration 5),
200GB
(Configuration 6),
160GB
(Configuration 7),
120GB
(Configuration 8),
100GB
(Configuration 9),
80GB
(Configuration 10) or
60GB
(Configuration 11)
Speed:
4200rpm (Configurations 1-2, 6-7)
5400rpm (Configurations 3-5, 8-11)
Interface:
Serial ATA
Technology:
RAID Technology for Dual Hard Drive 80GBx2 and
above
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 8x max.
DVD-R Write: 8x max.
DVD-RW Write: 6x max.
CD
-R Write: 24x max.
CD
-RW Write: 16x max.
DVD±RW: Yes
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.
BD-R Read:
1x max. (Blu
-Ray Disc™
only)
BD-R Write: 1x max.
(Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-RE Write: 1x max.
(Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-ROM Read:
1.6x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
BD-RE Read:
1x max. (Blu
-ray Disc™
only)
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™
Support:
Optional
Can only be selected with the following criteria: 17" WUXGA with
7600GT graphics, RAID Technology and Dual Hard Drives, CPU
processor 7200 or higher and 1GB memory or larger
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Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Supports optional Memory Stick® and
Memory Stick DUO™
media
with MagicGate® functionality and
Secure Digital Media (SD)
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
One ExpressCard™ /54 Slot
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ -
Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WUXGA or WXGA+
Screen Size: 17"
Resolution:
1920x1200 WUXGA (available with 7600GT graphics) or
1440x900 WXGA+ (available with 7600 graphics)
XBRITE HiColor™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600GT GPU or
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 GPU
Video RAM:
527MB
or 511MB
(GeForce Go GT 7600 GPU) or
399MB
or 383MB
(GeForce Go 7600 GPU)
Chipset: Intel® 945PM
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor, HDMI out and S-Video
out
TV Tuner:
NTSC & ATSC Tuners (Optional & only available with
Windows Vista™
Home Premium)
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
HDMI
™ Connection Output(s): 1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Secure Digital Slot:
1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
S
-Video Output(s): 1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC
-In: 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Express Card
™
Slot:
/54 x 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base
-T/100Base-
TX
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3915ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
or no
integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C) or
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
Estimated Battery Life:
TBD
with standard battery
TBD
with large capacity battery
Power Requirements: 150W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Windows Vista™
Home Premium or Windows
Vista™ Business
Internet Services:
AOL Online™ 180-Day Trial (New Users Only)
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works 8.5
60-
Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007
Sony® Original Software:
Click to DVD® -
DVD Creation
Trial Versions of Sony popular games
* Please visit VAIO® Support Central for a complete list of
software applications and trials.
Security and Anti-Virus Software:
Norton® Internet Security™
2007 60-
Day trial with spyware protection
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-
free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:
1 Year Limited Warranty
with Onsite Service
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
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Dimensions
Weight:
8.4 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
Measurements:
16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C) or Large Capacity Lithium
-
ion Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cord
Remote and IR Receiver (only with TV Tuner equipped models)
External ATSC TV Tuner (Only with TV Tuner equipped models)
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
Multi-
Function Docking Station (VGP-PRFE1)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1)
80GB
HDD Drive Bay Unit (VGP-UHBX08A)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC2)
Color:
Glossy Piano Black
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may
require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB.
Does not support MagicGate® functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited
warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
be available in all locations.
10. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
11. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which
may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
13. The Microsoft® Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end
-
use options and operations.
14. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista™
classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video
Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory
15. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc
™ media playback. VAIO computers
may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC
or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
16. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc
™ media is done in MP2 format only.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware
options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any
specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation with respect to the performance of this product with any
particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options
except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any
combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony
representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and
may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular
instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are
subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre
installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, XBRITE-HiColor,
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click
to DVD, like.no.other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino
are registered trademarks, and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/06.
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